Hull (A)

[BRFC4EVA]

Just now, Bigdoggsteel said:

I would be immediately less confidant going into a game if Graham wasn't starting 

The issue is of course, if DG does play tonight against Hull, would he then be able to play against cardiff at home?? If there needed to be a choice, I'd rather he play the home game, and play the more mobile Gally up top with Armstrong and Rothwell out wide for the counter attack for the Hull game.

[Oldgregg86]

15 hours ago, Proudtobeblue&white said:

Main Event, may come to regret it!

AND ITS LIVE !!!!

[Maji]

Tonight my fiver is going on Hull to win, fingers crossed it has the same effect as Middlesbrough lol. 

[Yonder12]

1 hour ago, JoeHarvey said:

Walton

Bennett Lenihan Williams Cunningham

Gallagher Travis Johnson Downing

Dack 

Graham

 

It'll be unchanged I reckon, for the first time in a while. Only five times last year did we field an unchanged, but I think with it being an away game, we'll set up with a similar system to the Boro game - with more emphasis on the basics, and lumping it forward. Games like Cardiff and West Brom are where I think we'll get the ball back on the floor potentially and give Graham a rest.

We will need to play on the counter against Hull, and that team seriously lacks pace.

Personally I think he will go

                          Walton

Bennett Lenihan Williams Cunningham 

                 Johnson Evans

Armstrong       Dack        Rothwell

                       Gallagher 

 

Not saying it's the team I want, be can see it happening, as we need pace on the flanks.

Anyhow I think we will breeze this one, they where really poor last year and we did the double and 2 clean sheets.

2-0 Dack and Gallagher 

[RevidgeBlue]

 Fine margins at this stage of the season which psychologically could make a huge difference.

Win and unbelievably it will have gone from a disaster to a decent start to the season in just three days.

Draw and it's a bit of a"'meh" start but we should be clear of the bottom of the table.

Lose and we're still down amongst the dead men.

Expecting a loss tonight but like I say, one win and the prospects look completely different.

[toooldforthis]

Is it available to those of us with basic Sky but not Sports?  Internet too slow to stream, so that's not an option.

[davulsukur]

Just now, toooldforthis said:

Is it available to those of us with basic Sky but not Sports?  Internet too slow to stream, so that's not an option.

I would imagine you'll need skysports to watch it

[Gary C]

Just now, davulsukur said:

Download the app livetv through chrome save skysports as your favourite and watch tonight. Works well. A few seconds behind but can watch the whole game

 

[Gary C]

[Gary C]

As long as you have a good wifi connection works brilliantly

[tomphil]

2 hours ago, BRFC4EVA said:

The issue is of course, if DG does play tonight against Hull, would he then be able to play against cardiff at home?? If there needed to be a choice, I'd rather he play the home game, and play the more mobile Gally up top with Armstrong and Rothwell out wide for the counter attack for the Hull game.

Agree with this and it does present a dilemma but iv'e always thought Mowbrays handling of Graham has been good although iv'e issues with the subs and tactics he uses when he withdraws him.

Now he's got a big mobile lad who can play up top or wide right so it's time to get the best out of him as well now.

[Alejandro Tapia]

16 hours ago, @roverseas said:

We come into this match with a bit of mojo in our wings.  Yes no goals from open play in the league, but the win in the cup and the boro results should stand us in good stead.  could be a rotated XI too boot.  Big thanks to Tom Schoefield (Rovers) & Bobby Hadgraft (Hull) for being my fans of the week. Catch their thoughts & more on the channel. 

 

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#TheMexicanRover 

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[Bigdoggsteel]

Got my little Sky sports pass on Now TV for €58 for 3 months. Bargain!  

Will be glued tonight. Really looking forward to it. 

[Commondore]

Just now, Bigdoggsteel said:

Got my little Sky sports pass on Now TV for €58 for 3 months. Bargain!  

 Will be glued tonight. Really looking forward to it. 

Same here! Gearing up for disappointment, although in a purely objective sense I think this game has the makings of a draw. In light of Mowbray's comments think we'll see Gallagher as a striker rather than Graham.

[Bigdoggsteel]

Having said I would be less confident with Graham not playing, I wouldn't be against seeing this away from home 

 Armstrong Dack Rothwell

           Gallagher

Although I think Tony has it in him to do something like this

Gallagher Dack Rothwell

            Armstrong

Whatever about the defence, we have a wealth of options in attack. It would just be nice if we got a performance sans Graham sooner rather than later. 

           

[BankEnd Rover]

Would be extremely unfair on Graham to start on the bench. Surely he has to start? I would be happy with an unnamed side. Possibly start Rothwell over Gallagher/Downing. 

[Crimpshrine]

Just now, BankEnd Rover said:

Would be extremely unfair on Graham to start on the bench. Surely he has to start? I would be happy with an unnamed side. Possibly start Rothwell over Gallagher/Downing. 

Everyone wearing balaclavas!

[BankEnd Rover]

 

Just now, Crimpshrine said:

Everyone wearing balaclavas!

Correct, that way no one will complain. Ya hear me.

[Paul Mani]

4 hours ago, Bigdoggsteel said:

I would be immediately less confidant going into a game if Graham wasn't starting 

Me too but ultimately he’s 34 and cannot play every game. Moreover his record away from home is usually pretty poor.

[rigger]

I will be happy with a clean sheet 

[SIMON GARNERS 194]

Rovers to sneak a 0-1

[CambridgeRover]

2-1 Rovers: Close but we will just edge it with a last minute goal on the break. Armstrong and Dack to score

[Butty]

1 hour ago, BankEnd Rover said:

Would be extremely unfair on Graham to start on the bench. Surely he has to start? I would be happy with an unnamed side. Possibly start Rothwell over Gallagher/Downing. 

You say it would be unfair on Graham too start on the bench which I agree with, but then you say you’d start Rothwell over Gallagher? Gallagher had a fantastic game on Saturday, why would you then start him on the bench? Rothwell in for Downing I could get behind but too suggest starting Gally on the bench is madness.

[speeeeeeedie]

My match predications are based solely on what I read on this board. Tonight has loss written all over it.

Edited August 20, 2019 by speeeeeeedie

[Blueandwhitemike]

 

Tricky one tonight, will DG play?  I'd guess Gallagher will start up top and we will try to do what we were trying to do against Fulham, although Danny did get taken off early on Saturday so it's possible.

 Last season we played very well there with Armstrong getting a rare start as striker and they were quite poor.  It's gonna be a close game no doubt but hard to see us beating them for the third time in a row if we do it will be a really good sign that we can do better this season and give us confidence for the Cardiff game.

Hopefully, Johnson is able to play most games and doesn't get leggy, he's a good footballer as well as a gritty one and he really ought to be giving the rest of the team lessons in how to time headers because he is outstanding at it.  I think if we'd have had him and Travis in the middle during Bowyer's time we would have actually made the top 6.